Chase Burns details unorthodox fastball velocity jump

Has touched 100 mph at bottom of zone

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 211 min read

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Chase Burns explains the unorthodox way he improved his fastball velocity ⬆️ (MLB x GEICO) https://t.co/E8MGjQzllY

What happened: Chase Burns credited an unorthodox training tweak for his fastball velocity gain. His heater has touched 100 mph at the bottom of the zone this season.

Why it matters: Added velocity widens the margin for his secondary arsenal to play off the heater. Consistent triple-digit readings change how lineups prepare for his starts down the stretch.

By the numbers: Fastball touched 100 mph at bottom of zone; held opponents to two or fewer runs across nine straight starts in June.

What to watch: His remaining September starts will show whether the added velocity holds under workload.

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Chase Burns details unorthodox fastball velocity jump

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